11 Games like Polity that you should try

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Polity is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 11 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Satisfactory, Factorio and Forager lead the list, with Satisfactory reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Polity special.

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#1Satisfactory

iRank94

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagement

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#2Factorio

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementCraftingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Forager

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCozyOpen WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28

Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping MMO world and community

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#4Surviving Mars

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Oxygen Not Included

iRank91

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, punishing difficulty and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#6Jurassic World Evolution 2

iRank83

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#7This War of Mine

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCraftingBase BuildingManagementStealth

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#8Stacklands

iRank86

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCozyManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#9Fallout Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping MMO world and community

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#10Pacific Drive

iRank79

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11Megastore Simulator

iRank81

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationBase Building

Steam👍 81%· 14K

Year 2011Dev weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung · Astragon EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Shared with Polity: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Polity?: The closest game to Polity is Satisfactory, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Polity?: The three closest games to Polity are: 1. Satisfactory (89/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Factorio (89/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Forager (82/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Polity's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 11 candidates across 20 dimensions.
Is Factorio similar to Polity?: Yes, very much so — Factorio scores 89/100 similarity to Polity. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and survival mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Polity?: The best Simulation games similar to Polity are Satisfactory, Factorio, Forager and Surviving Mars. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Polity attributes like adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Polity calculated?: We compare Polity against every game in our catalog using 20 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Polity experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.